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Holden Cars

By jbking

  • Automotive Business

    The Holden Company entered into the automotive industry., moving away from the sadderly industry.

  • The GM takeover

    In 1931 the American automotive company, General Motors, took control of the company. It became a subsidiary of GM, being called General Motors-Holden Ltd.

  • The Holden

    After a much awaited for Australia to produce its own car the first car was produced. Although the Australian government first backed a Ford design the eventual design was delivered by Holden as it was more economical.

  • The Holden FX

    A updated version of the original Holden, with improved hydrolaurichs.

  • The Holden FJ

    The most major change to a Holden vehicle since the realise of the original. Over time it gained iconic status and remains one of Australia's most recognisable automotive symbols

  • The Holden FE

    The Holden FE was a station wagon that was dubbed the 'station sedan'. Considered the best looking staion wagon of its time.

  • The Holden FB

    In 1960, Holden introduced its third major new model, the FB. The car's style was inspired by 1950s’ Chevrolets

  • The Holden Torana

    This was superseded by the Holden Torana in 1967, a development of the Viva. In 1969 with the availability of Holden's six-cylinder engine. In the development days

  • Holden Kingswood

    Kingswood ADIn this year Holden produced the Holden Kingswood HX model.

  • The Holden Commodore

    Commodore AdHolden's most popular car to date, the Commodore, was introduced in 1978 as the VB. The new family car was loosely based on the Opel Rekord E body shell, but with the front from the Opel Senator grafted to accommodate the larger Holden six-cylinder and V8 engines. Initially, the Commodore maintained Holden's sales leadership in Australia.

  • Holden Ltd

    It was in this year the Holden oficially changed its name from General Motors-Holden Ltd to Holden Ltd.

  • Commodre VE

    Holden updated the Commodore with the VE series in 2006, Holden's first "clean-sheet" design since 1971.

  • A Green Holden

    Volt AdThe Holden Volt is announced. A big step in the direction of hybrid cars in Australia.